RIDING THE RAILS IN STYLE

Like all modes of travel, there was a bygone era – think of 1950’s air travel, 

or cross Atlantic ships – both of which Evoke images of fabulous clothes and 

even more fantastic luggage (no weight or bag restrictions like today). 

Train travel is one that not only retains the romance of the era past but is 

forging forward, incorporating technology for faster and more 

connected customizable experiences. The Olive Guide has selected these as 

the must take train journeys and all are taking bookings.

PRIVACY

The Shinkansen train is one way to travel Japan, however if you want a truly remarkable rail experience - The Twilight Express Mizukaze whisks one through the traditional and unspoiled Japanese landscape of West Japan: a tapestry and culture and history Kyoto, Matsue, Izumo and Miyajima, and the beautiful natural scenery of the Sea of Japan, Mt. Daisen, and the Seto Inland Sea islands. 

The 10 car long train combines the elegance of Art Deco design with 21st century technology. There is a dedicated dining car (offering haute cuisine by top-class chefs including Japan’s most Michelin-starred chef, Yoshihiro Murata), a lounge car, six sleeper cars and the two sightseeing cars, which come complete with outdoor viewing platforms on the ends. Mizukaze only has a capacity of 30 passengers. 

7- STAR

The 7 Star luxury train also in Japan, a luxury sleeper train introduced in 2013 one of the main attractions is the panaoramic view offered in The Blue Moon lounge car. In the evenings the contemporary Japanese atmosphere is complimented by live musical entertainment. Superlative service, friendly but not over- bearing, characterises the dining experience in the Jupiter Dining Car of Seven Stars Enjoy the best of Kyushu, chef-prepared and steward- served.There are 12 spacious Suites, each with a sitting area and a private bathroom.

SPLENDOUR

THE MAHARAJA’S EXPRESS 

Winner of “World’s Leading Luxury Train” award at the World Travel Awards for five consecutive years, The Maharajas Express has redefined the luxury travel experience by offering guests the opportunity to explore fabled destinations, glimpse the rich cultural heritage of India The Maharajas Express is the most recent and unarguably the most luxurious tourist train in India with finesse on par with the Orient Express of the West

GLAMOUR

ORIENT EXPRESS

Arguably the most famous train in history in it’s very name evokes the decadence of the 20s and 30s. The iconic art deco setting for Agatha Christie’s most shocking novel enjoyed many a route change over the years since 1883 before closing in 2009. Don’t worry, for those hankering for a fusion of the past and the future. Belmond in a private venture has created the Venice-Simplon Orient Express which uses original CIWL carriages from the 1920s and 1930s, Routes one can take include the original Orient Express route from Paris to Istanbul a well as London to Venice.